Sec. 9.5. The following individuals may not provide health care consent under section 5(a) of this chapter:
(1) A spouse who:
(A) is legally separated; or
(B) has a petition for dissolution, legal separation, or annulment of marriage that is pending in a court;
from the individual who is incapable of providing consent.
(2) An individual who is subject to a protective order or other court order that directs that individual to avoid contact with the individual who is incapable of providing consent.
(3) An individual who is subject to a pending criminal charge in which the individual who is incapable of providing consent was the alleged victim.
As added by P.L.67-2018, SEC.5.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 1. Health Care Consent
16-36-1-3. Consent for Own Health Care; Minor's Blood Donation
16-36-1-4. Incapacity to Consent; Invalid Consent
16-36-1-5. Persons Authorized to Consent for Incapable Parties; Minors
16-36-1-6. Delegated Authority to Consent on Behalf of Incapable Party
16-36-1-8. Probate Court Petition; Hearing; Notice; Findings
16-36-1-9. Disqualification of Person to Consent for Patient or Health Care Recipient
16-36-1-9.5. Persons Who May Not Provide Consent
16-36-1-10. Immunity of Health Care Providers or Consenting Persons; Good Faith Requirement
16-36-1-11. Disclosure of Medical Information to Representative Authorized to Consent
16-36-1-12. Effect of Chapter on Other Law; Personal Liability of Representatives for Costs of Care
16-36-1-14. Incorporation of Ic 30-5 by Reference; Appointment of Health Care Representative